Quality Control Engineer (Architecture)
In an effort to improve quality and promote continuous improvement, Neptune is hiring additional Quality Engineering positions to the Quality Control team. The Quality Control Engineers will focus on maintaining and improving product quality, ensuring compliance with standards, and identifying and resolving quality issues.
As an integral member of the production team, the Quality Control Engineer will collaborate with Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Design Engineering, Logistics, and other departments as necessary to facilitate problem solving and implement solutions necessary to achieve the desired level of quality for internal and external customers. To be successful in this position, the candidate must have a thorough understanding of statistical process control, problem-solving methodologies, lean manufacturing principles, and ISO 9001 standards.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that products, parts, and materials meet quality standards and Neptune specifications.
- Create and maintain quality documentation, including test procedures, reports, and quality plans
- Spearhead the strategy for incoming, in process, and pre-shipment inspection of parts and assemblies.
- Collect and analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement and then prepare reports on quality performance (including implementation of statistical process control).
- Prepare and present reports on quality performance and areas for improvement.
- Facilitate problem solving activities to identify root cause, implement corrective and preventative actions, and monitor data to verify effectiveness of solutions
- Implement validation protocols to ensure compliance with requirements.
- Participate in regulatory audits and inspections.
- Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in quality control.
- Support the company's continuous improvement goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field.)
- 2+ years' experience in a high-volume manufacturing role with progressively increasing responsibility in manufacturing/quality processes.
- 3+ years' experience with Plastics Molding, preferred (only applies to Quality Engineer supporting Molding Department).
- Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to multitask, navigate conflicting priorities, and drive problems to resolution.
- Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Solid interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to respectfully engage and influence others at all levels of the organization.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Highly motivated, hands on, and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to go beyond the call of duty and act despite uncertainty.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to overall growth of the company.
- Enthusiasm and passion in everything you do.
Travel Requirements and Work Environment
- Less than 10% travel required, could include international travel
- Employees may be exposed to moderate noise levels and processes that utilize solder, potting material, conformal coating, and cleaning agents.
- Work areas include machines with sharp moving parts and hot surfaces.
- Employees are required to wear safety glasses, safety shoes, ESD smocks, or other necessary PPE while in production areas.
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